Behavioral Issues Therapists in Loomis, CA
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Rebekah Shurtleff
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, AMFT, APCC
Verified Verified
Loomis, CA 95650
Therapeutic approaches: EMDR for adults & children, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Are you ready to find healing and hope? Are you ready to begin a unique journey to achieve your goals and discover your true self? Are you ready to strengthen your relationships? I have openings for couples, individuals, children and families. Saturday and Sunday sessions are available for your convenience. Start your journey of hope and healing today. Your counseling sessions will be client-centered and strength-based. Visit my website at rebekahcounseling.com. I look forward to working with you.
Therapeutic approaches: EMDR for adults & children, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Trauma Informed Care, Internal Family Systems, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy.
Are you ready to find healing and hope? Are you ready to begin a unique journey to achieve your goals and discover your true self? Are you ready to strengthen your relationships? I have openings for couples, individuals, children and families. Saturday and Sunday sessions are available for your convenience. Start your journey of hope and healing today. Your counseling sessions will be client-centered and strength-based. Visit my website at rebekahcounseling.com. I look forward to working with you.
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INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING is right for child/adolescent if: Your child experiences emotional/behavior challenges at home/school, has a mental health diagnosis needing treatment, or has changed in functioning.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents and families. I have extensive experience in working with children and families that experience family conflict, lack of effective communication, and behavior challenges. I have experience and am am familiar with students with Individual Education Program's (IEP) and establishing treatment strategies to help them meet their social emotional goals. I I have lead parenting groups and anger management groups to support more effective function for children, adolescents and families. I use evidenced based approaches in my practice and am committed to the overall improvement of functioning with the clients I work with.
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELING is right for child/adolescent if: Your child experiences emotional/behavior challenges at home/school, has a mental health diagnosis needing treatment, or has changed in functioning.
I specialize in working with children, adolescents and families. I have extensive experience in working with children and families that experience family conflict, lack of effective communication, and behavior challenges. I have experience and am am familiar with students with Individual Education Program's (IEP) and establishing treatment strategies to help them meet their social emotional goals. I I have lead parenting groups and anger management groups to support more effective function for children, adolescents and families. I use evidenced based approaches in my practice and am committed to the overall improvement of functioning with the clients I work with.
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Kathleen Wasielewski (Formerly Saenz)
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loomis, CA 95650
I provide developmental screenings, resources and behavioral management plans for children.
Do you feel like something needs to change? Are you concerned about your child’s adjustment or development? Are you an exhausted and overwhelmed caregiver? Is parenthood not what you imagined? If you answered yes to any of those questions then let’s talk! I work with children, mothers, primary caregivers and older adults. If you are someone that feels like something is just not right and you are motivated to want more for yourself and/or your family, we can work together to get you to a better place in life. Change is not always easy but it is a constant. Let's get you some tools to take the sting out of life challenges.
I provide developmental screenings, resources and behavioral management plans for children.
Do you feel like something needs to change? Are you concerned about your child’s adjustment or development? Are you an exhausted and overwhelmed caregiver? Is parenthood not what you imagined? If you answered yes to any of those questions then let’s talk! I work with children, mothers, primary caregivers and older adults. If you are someone that feels like something is just not right and you are motivated to want more for yourself and/or your family, we can work together to get you to a better place in life. Change is not always easy but it is a constant. Let's get you some tools to take the sting out of life challenges.
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Janene Kingsley
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, APCC, AMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loomis, CA 95650
If you have come to this spot, I know you are hurting in ways people often can’t see and seeking direction. I also know this might be hard for you. I can help you find the silver lining in your pain and suffering. I can help you understand what’s happening in your brain and reduce your stress. I can help you change your brain. I have specialized training and experience in Relationships, Personality Disorders, Addiction Recovery, Disorders of the Brain, Behavior issues with children and teens, Abuse and Trauma Recovery. I hope to help you find greater joy and meaning in this life by utilizing multiple therapy practices.
If you have come to this spot, I know you are hurting in ways people often can’t see and seeking direction. I also know this might be hard for you. I can help you find the silver lining in your pain and suffering. I can help you understand what’s happening in your brain and reduce your stress. I can help you change your brain. I have specialized training and experience in Relationships, Personality Disorders, Addiction Recovery, Disorders of the Brain, Behavior issues with children and teens, Abuse and Trauma Recovery. I hope to help you find greater joy and meaning in this life by utilizing multiple therapy practices.
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Approaches used; Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, Mindfulness/strength based.
My clinical focus is on achieving overall well-being and long-term change. I like to assist clients with better understanding themself. With 15 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. Using different approaches based on each individual. Experienced working in schools, trauma centers, and community based settings. I look forward to meeting you and starting this journey with you. The first step to reaching out is the hardest and most important step you can make.
Approaches used; Solution Focused, Cognitive Behavioral therapy, Trauma Focused-CBT, Mindfulness/strength based.
My clinical focus is on achieving overall well-being and long-term change. I like to assist clients with better understanding themself. With 15 years of experience working with children, teens, and adults. Using different approaches based on each individual. Experienced working in schools, trauma centers, and community based settings. I look forward to meeting you and starting this journey with you. The first step to reaching out is the hardest and most important step you can make.
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Heartstrings Counseling was established as a Non-Profit Corporation in 2013. Our counselors are highly trained and supervised, with compassionate hearts, whose desire is to walk alongside you in your life-journey on a path to more peace, love, joy and hope We would love to talk further with you about our services. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
Heartstrings Counseling was established as a Non-Profit Corporation in 2013. Our counselors are highly trained and supervised, with compassionate hearts, whose desire is to walk alongside you in your life-journey on a path to more peace, love, joy and hope We would love to talk further with you about our services. Call us today to schedule an appointment.
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I enjoy working with all demographics of clients – individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children. I have strong a passion for working with LGBTQIA+ clients and other marginalized communities and can help treat a wide variety of presenting issues. I am passionate about helping others along their journey through growth and self-acceptance and don’t take my role in that process lightly.
I enjoy working with all demographics of clients – individuals, couples, families, adolescents and children. I have strong a passion for working with LGBTQIA+ clients and other marginalized communities and can help treat a wide variety of presenting issues. I am passionate about helping others along their journey through growth and self-acceptance and don’t take my role in that process lightly.
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Terri L Powell
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Loomis, CA 95650
Sometimes we come to a point in life when we need to pause and look at what is going on in our lives. Maybe you're overwhelmed with family conflict, life transitions, stuck in relational problems or you are ready to heal emotional wounds. The answer to a better sense of self, healthy relationships, overall well being and peace is gaining insight to these feelings of confusion, anxiety, anger, sadness and grief. With my experience, I will help you to look deeper to gain clarity, perspective and direction to promote harmony and life balance.
Sometimes we come to a point in life when we need to pause and look at what is going on in our lives. Maybe you're overwhelmed with family conflict, life transitions, stuck in relational problems or you are ready to heal emotional wounds. The answer to a better sense of self, healthy relationships, overall well being and peace is gaining insight to these feelings of confusion, anxiety, anger, sadness and grief. With my experience, I will help you to look deeper to gain clarity, perspective and direction to promote harmony and life balance.
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You're balancing A LOT. The LAST thing you need is stress from therapy. I have immediate availability and flexible scheduling for virtual or in-person sessions. With twenty years of experience as a practitioner and college instructor I'm comfortable pulling from a variety of modalities to help you achieve your goals.
You're balancing A LOT. The LAST thing you need is stress from therapy. I have immediate availability and flexible scheduling for virtual or in-person sessions. With twenty years of experience as a practitioner and college instructor I'm comfortable pulling from a variety of modalities to help you achieve your goals.
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I have extensive experience working with Military families. I have worked with Military and Veterans on assignments on the Military base. I have also worked with foster children in foster homes and have worked in correctional facilities. I took extensive training to help couples stay together when one feels like leaving. There is great success in couples staying together after having counseling with my expertise. My education and professional background in both the mind and the body gives me an unique and effective approach to counseling.
I have extensive experience working with Military families. I have worked with Military and Veterans on assignments on the Military base. I have also worked with foster children in foster homes and have worked in correctional facilities. I took extensive training to help couples stay together when one feels like leaving. There is great success in couples staying together after having counseling with my expertise. My education and professional background in both the mind and the body gives me an unique and effective approach to counseling.
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We all walk through valleys in our lives, it is my hope that you don't walk them alone. We are all carrying things from our childhood that perhaps worked for us at one but we realize are no longer working. I don't have all the answers, but it is my goal to provide a safe and collaborative relationship in which we work together to find the answers and solutions you are in need of, striving to help you see yourself more fully, so that ultimately you feel deep healing and empowerment and connection with yourself and others. We are all on a journey of becoming a better version of ourselves, it would be an honor to be a part of yours.
We all walk through valleys in our lives, it is my hope that you don't walk them alone. We are all carrying things from our childhood that perhaps worked for us at one but we realize are no longer working. I don't have all the answers, but it is my goal to provide a safe and collaborative relationship in which we work together to find the answers and solutions you are in need of, striving to help you see yourself more fully, so that ultimately you feel deep healing and empowerment and connection with yourself and others. We are all on a journey of becoming a better version of ourselves, it would be an honor to be a part of yours.
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Insights Counseling Group
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, MFT, ED
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Loomis, CA 95650
Insights Counseling Group, is a non profit staffed with therapists and interns who have life experience and know first hand that losses occur from transitions like divorce, adoption, childbirth, career loss, & retirement. Many times these losses are compounded over time building compounded trauma. Insights offers EMDR, creative expression, & psychotherapy to help you normalize uncomfortable feelings and cope with changes and to further integrate trauma. Together we create a plan to get you closer to living out your truth & your core values. We can help you attain your goals.
Insights Counseling Group, is a non profit staffed with therapists and interns who have life experience and know first hand that losses occur from transitions like divorce, adoption, childbirth, career loss, & retirement. Many times these losses are compounded over time building compounded trauma. Insights offers EMDR, creative expression, & psychotherapy to help you normalize uncomfortable feelings and cope with changes and to further integrate trauma. Together we create a plan to get you closer to living out your truth & your core values. We can help you attain your goals.
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Hi and welcome! I'm Toni, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 4 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges. Are you weighed down by anxiety, suffocated by racing thoughts, or trapped in a fog of sadness? Do you battle a relentless inner critic, tearing down your confidence? If so, I specialize in providing compassionate care for individuals like you! Together, we'll explore your emotions deeply to uncover the roots of your struggles and build practical strategies for your growth and resilience. You're not alone in this journey—I'm here to support you every step of the way!
Hi and welcome! I'm Toni, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) with 4 years of experience specializing in anxiety, depression, and self-esteem challenges. Are you weighed down by anxiety, suffocated by racing thoughts, or trapped in a fog of sadness? Do you battle a relentless inner critic, tearing down your confidence? If so, I specialize in providing compassionate care for individuals like you! Together, we'll explore your emotions deeply to uncover the roots of your struggles and build practical strategies for your growth and resilience. You're not alone in this journey—I'm here to support you every step of the way!
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I use modalities such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Brain Spotting, and Trauma Resiliency Model to address the needs of my clients.
How able are you to manage stress and crisis as they strike? How wide is your window of tolerance? Would you like to learn some tools and techniques to assist you managing stressful events more effectively? Would you like to work on becoming a better version of yourself? Call me and let us find out how can I be of a help. I am a Trauma-Wise-Therapist and I specialize in treating individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I work with individuals and groups focusing on different issues such as stress management, Distress Tolerance, emotional regulation,communication issues, and interpersonal relationships.
I use modalities such as Mindfulness, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Brain Spotting, and Trauma Resiliency Model to address the needs of my clients.
How able are you to manage stress and crisis as they strike? How wide is your window of tolerance? Would you like to learn some tools and techniques to assist you managing stressful events more effectively? Would you like to work on becoming a better version of yourself? Call me and let us find out how can I be of a help. I am a Trauma-Wise-Therapist and I specialize in treating individuals with anxiety, depression, and trauma. I work with individuals and groups focusing on different issues such as stress management, Distress Tolerance, emotional regulation,communication issues, and interpersonal relationships.
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Welcome! Individual Adult and Couple’s Therapy. EMDR therapy for Adults seeking help with: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Dissociative Disorders. In addition, I work to help you with Stress Management, Self-esteem, Family-of-origin issues, and Grief/Mourning. Comprehensive assessment at intake. I utilize my skills as an educator and Clinical psychology trained in Attachment, Development, Learning & Behavior, and Family-of-origin issues to assess your unique skills. I utilize the Evidence-based treatments of EMDR, Psychodynamic therapy, and CBT plus Sandplay, Ego State Therapy and Mindfulness techniques.
Welcome! Individual Adult and Couple’s Therapy. EMDR therapy for Adults seeking help with: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD, Complex Trauma, and Dissociative Disorders. In addition, I work to help you with Stress Management, Self-esteem, Family-of-origin issues, and Grief/Mourning. Comprehensive assessment at intake. I utilize my skills as an educator and Clinical psychology trained in Attachment, Development, Learning & Behavior, and Family-of-origin issues to assess your unique skills. I utilize the Evidence-based treatments of EMDR, Psychodynamic therapy, and CBT plus Sandplay, Ego State Therapy and Mindfulness techniques.
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Mell Elaine La Valley
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, CEGE
Verified Verified
Rocklin, CA 95677 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
I believe in the pursuit of a lifelong journey of growth for myself and my clients. For over 35 years I have been helping children, adolescents, families and individuals address and work through their issues by identifying, exploring and creating new and healthier belief systems founded on acceptance and mindfulness. I specialize in treating attachment issues in children and adolescents as well as emotional, psychological and behavioral manifestations of PTSD in youth and adults, including active duty military men and women and their families. I am an LBGTQ+ ally.
I believe in the pursuit of a lifelong journey of growth for myself and my clients. For over 35 years I have been helping children, adolescents, families and individuals address and work through their issues by identifying, exploring and creating new and healthier belief systems founded on acceptance and mindfulness. I specialize in treating attachment issues in children and adolescents as well as emotional, psychological and behavioral manifestations of PTSD in youth and adults, including active duty military men and women and their families. I am an LBGTQ+ ally.
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Shanell Niemeyer
Marriage & Family Therapist, PPS , MS, LMFT
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Granite Bay, CA 94756
I offer Christian Counseling insights as well as a strengths-based approach including: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and implementing evidence-based interventions/curriculums.
My passion is to empower clients with practical tools and strategies so that they may thrive and reach their God-given potential! My speciality is working with pre-teens though young adulthood who may be struggling with stress, confidence, social skills, or managing a disability or ongoing illness. I especially enjoy working with those with IEP's and 504 Plans. I strive to build a foundation of trust and partnership as to empower clients to make change. Strategies discussed in session and routinely applied by the client are essential to client progress and goal achievement!
I offer Christian Counseling insights as well as a strengths-based approach including: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and implementing evidence-based interventions/curriculums.
My passion is to empower clients with practical tools and strategies so that they may thrive and reach their God-given potential! My speciality is working with pre-teens though young adulthood who may be struggling with stress, confidence, social skills, or managing a disability or ongoing illness. I especially enjoy working with those with IEP's and 504 Plans. I strive to build a foundation of trust and partnership as to empower clients to make change. Strategies discussed in session and routinely applied by the client are essential to client progress and goal achievement!
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I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master's Degree in Counseling and have spent the past 20+ years supporting children with behavior challenges and their families.
I'm a Parenting Coach who helps parents Yell Less and Smile More! I help parents of strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodiverse kids ages 2-18 to confidently and effectively respond to their child's challenging behavior so they can build a great relationship with their kids and enjoy their family time.
I am a Board Certified Behavior Analyst with a Master's Degree in Counseling and have spent the past 20+ years supporting children with behavior challenges and their families.
I'm a Parenting Coach who helps parents Yell Less and Smile More! I help parents of strong-willed, highly sensitive, and neurodiverse kids ages 2-18 to confidently and effectively respond to their child's challenging behavior so they can build a great relationship with their kids and enjoy their family time.
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I am a certificated somatic trauma therapist and I have extensive experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, loss, relational conflict, school/work stress & destructive patterns of behavior/thoughts.
When we can find meaningful direction our world is a better place, but life can come at us unexpectedly, leaving us feeling lost, disconnected, confused and in pain. I have chosen to specialize with women because I understand the uniqueness of the issues and complexities that women face. Additionally, the power created when women support each other with honoring themselves, is limitless! I also specialize with teens in helping them with their developing sense of self, problem solving skills, coping tools, and finding their way in a complex world. It is a true honor for me to pay witness of other humans’ journeys.
I am a certificated somatic trauma therapist and I have extensive experience working with trauma, depression, anxiety, loss, relational conflict, school/work stress & destructive patterns of behavior/thoughts.
When we can find meaningful direction our world is a better place, but life can come at us unexpectedly, leaving us feeling lost, disconnected, confused and in pain. I have chosen to specialize with women because I understand the uniqueness of the issues and complexities that women face. Additionally, the power created when women support each other with honoring themselves, is limitless! I also specialize with teens in helping them with their developing sense of self, problem solving skills, coping tools, and finding their way in a complex world. It is a true honor for me to pay witness of other humans’ journeys.
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Insight Children and Family Therapy Center
Marriage & Family Therapist, LMFT, LCSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Granite Bay, CA 94756
At Insight Children & Family Therapy Center, we go beyond traditional therapy by creating a compassionate haven where children, adolescents, and young adults can express themselves freely and feel understood. Our therapists are more than professionals; they are trusted companions on the path to healing and growth.
At Insight Children & Family Therapy Center, we go beyond traditional therapy by creating a compassionate haven where children, adolescents, and young adults can express themselves freely and feel understood. Our therapists are more than professionals; they are trusted companions on the path to healing and growth.
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Behavioral Issues Therapists
What happens in therapy for behavioral issues?
No matter the type of therapy, individuals form an alliance with the therapist; that connection is often therapeutic in itself, plus it becomes an instrument of change. Individuals learn to identify situations that are especially troublesome for them and acquire new patterns of thinking and behaving. In therapy for ADHD, one of the most common behavior issues for children, individuals learn how to improve frustration tolerance, control impulsivity, manage attentional focus, and gain skills of self-organisation.
What therapy types help with behavioral issues?
Many types of therapy have been found effective, each targeting one or more areas of dysfunction. Perhaps best-known and most widely tested is cognitive and behavioral therapy (CBT), in which individuals learn new behavioral strategies and curb reactivity to frustrating or distressing situations that trigger disruptive behaviour. Anger, anxiety, mood disorders, impulse control problems are commonly addressed in CBT. Family therapy or parent management training is often helpful to reduce parent-child conflict and behavioral difficulties at home.
How long does therapy last for behavioral issues?
Among popular approaches to treating behavioral concerns, CBT is considered a short-term therapy intended to be administered in 15 to 20 weekly sessions. Parent training in behavior management, often used when the underlying cause of behavior issues is ADHD in children under 12, usually occurs in weekly sessions for 8 to 16 weeks. When behavioral issues stem from persistent aggression or defiance, therapy may last for months, and usually targets both children and their parents.
How effective is therapy for behavior issues?
Studies show that therapy for behavior issues in children is highly effective and may prevent the development of antisocial behavior later in life. Family intervention—parent management training or family therapy, both of which involve parents and children together—is considered most effective, notably for children under age 12 who persistently engage in aggressive, defiant, rule-breaking or other disruptive behavior. Whether provided alone or in combination with medication, CBT is highly effective in helping people regulate their emotions, and for people with ADHD, it addresses impulsiveness, hyperactivity and attentional focus.